Patient Care/Telemetry Tech - ICU

Weekend Package, .90 FTE

Nights, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, for 72 hours. Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care-Telemetry Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care, performing procedures for patients and providing technical services and support.  Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.  The PCT may also provide visual monitoring of Telesitter patients to ensure patient safety.

Why UnityPoint Health?    

Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.    

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.    

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.     

• Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.  
• You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.   
• We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.   

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.   

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.    

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org 

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Answers patient call lights.
• Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area.
• Takes and records vital signs and weights. Monitors and records intake and output.
• Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens, including transport of patients with traction.
• Views and possesses knowledge of Telesitter monitors and related equipment.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
• Performs procedures specific to the assigned area.
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
• Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area. Labels all specimens in accordance with standards.
• Documents care in the electronic medical record.